XC90: - Eco fuel device

rizvi · Jan 6th, 2019, 13:19

Good afternoon.
ECO OBD2 "chip tuner" fuel saver.
Has anyone experienced of using the above devise for fuel efficiency?
Please share your experience and advice if possible.
regards

Whippy · Jan 6th, 2019, 13:38

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Originally Posted by rizvi

Good afternoon.
ECO OBD2 "chip tuner" fuel saver.
Has anyone experienced of using the above devise for fuel efficiency?
Please share your experience and advice if possible.
regards

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The Thong · Jan 6th, 2019, 14:22

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Originally Posted by rizvi

Good afternoon.
ECO OBD2 "chip tuner" fuel saver.
Has anyone experienced of using the above devise for fuel efficiency?
Please share your experience and advice if possible.
regards

No touchy mate, there’s loads of those products on the market along with many unhappy customers. Save you money and don’t bother.

TT

phil1968 · Jan 6th, 2019, 17:43

Saw those being advertised on FB a little while back. No documented proof from an independent body that they actually work & a universal "one size fits all" thing that plugs into your OBDII port, you just tell them if you have a petrol or diesel engine & they send the relevant one.
No thanks...

S60D5-185 · Jan 6th, 2019, 18:19

Widely available in France where they are known as "Bolleaux Complet"

The Thong · Jan 6th, 2019, 18:19

If you’re looking to make changes it might be worth approaching a company that does remapping and tell em what you want.

TT

green van man · Jan 7th, 2019, 06:23

A lighter right foot will save you more. If that's not enough it's time for a different car.

Paul.

Peter86 · Jan 7th, 2019, 12:06

If it does work there's a lot of factors to take into consideration suck as wind, fuel price etc.
I once worked out how many miles I would have to do before saving fuel. If I gained an 10% fuel saving on every drive which would never happen it was something like 60,000 miles before any saving would be made after purchase price.
Personal choice, but if you do get a reputable company to supply. Remapping is surpose to be the best option compared to plug and play stuff. Don't forget also your insurance premium may go up so would you save any money? Maybe not.

AndyV7o · Jan 7th, 2019, 13:13

Theres a youtube video where they buy such a device, dyno the car, fit device, dyno again, no difference. They cut open the device and it is literally a few resistors and a switch to power and change one led or the other, these leds supposedly indicating thr device is disabled or engaged. This was for a 'power' not 'eco' box but you can trust it is the same.
A custom remap from a reputable and reknowned vendor is the only way, but you have to consider the cost of one is a few tanks of fuel (though the driveability will increase too).

Jan 6th, 2019, 13:19	#1
rizvi New Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2019 13:50 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Luton	Eco fuel device Good afternoon. ECO OBD2 "chip tuner" fuel saver. Has anyone experienced of using the above devise for fuel efficiency? Please share your experience and advice if possible. regards

Jan 6th, 2019, 17:43	#4
phil1968 Master Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2020 23:19 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chatham	Saw those being advertised on FB a little while back. No documented proof from an independent body that they actually work & a universal "one size fits all" thing that plugs into your OBDII port, you just tell them if you have a petrol or diesel engine & they send the relevant one. No thanks... __________________ 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic

Jan 6th, 2019, 18:19	#5
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Widely available in France where they are known as "Bolleaux Complet" __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Jan 6th, 2019, 18:19	#6
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:27 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	If you’re looking to make changes it might be worth approaching a company that does remapping and tell em what you want. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jan 7th, 2019, 12:06	#8
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	If it does work there's a lot of factors to take into consideration suck as wind, fuel price etc. I once worked out how many miles I would have to do before saving fuel. If I gained an 10% fuel saving on every drive which would never happen it was something like 60,000 miles before any saving would be made after purchase price. Personal choice, but if you do get a reputable company to supply. Remapping is surpose to be the best option compared to plug and play stuff. Don't forget also your insurance premium may go up so would you save any money? Maybe not. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Jan 7th, 2019, 06:23	#7
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	A lighter right foot will save you more. If that's not enough it's time for a different car. Paul.

Jan 7th, 2019, 13:13	#9
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Theres a youtube video where they buy such a device, dyno the car, fit device, dyno again, no difference. They cut open the device and it is literally a few resistors and a switch to power and change one led or the other, these leds supposedly indicating thr device is disabled or engaged. This was for a 'power' not 'eco' box but you can trust it is the same. A custom remap from a reputable and reknowned vendor is the only way, but you have to consider the cost of one is a few tanks of fuel (though the driveability will increase too).

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